What is the magnetic dipole moment of an electron revolving in a circular orbit of radius 'r' with a uniform speed 'v'? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What is the magnetic dipole moment of an electron revolving in a circular orbit of radius 'r' with a uniform speed 'v'?
A. evr
B. evr / 2
C. 2evr
D. e / (vr)
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Magnetic dipole moment M = Current(I) * Area(A). Current is charge/time: I = e / T. Time period T = 2pir / v. So I = ev / (2pir). The area of the circular orbit is A = pir^2. Therefore, M = [ev / (2pir)] * [pir^2] = evr / 2. This is a standard derivation in modern physics.

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